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A Combined Controller for Closed-Loop Control Systems Affected by Electromagnetic Interference.

Algirdas Baskys^1,2

¹Faculty of Electronics, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Plytines Str. 25, 10105 Vilnius, Lithuania.

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A novel combined controller enhances closed-loop control systems

Keywords:

closed-loop control system combined controller electromagnetic interference noise signal noise signal resistance robustness

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Control Systems Engineering
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

Background:

Electromagnetic interference (EMI) poses a significant challenge to the stability and performance of closed-loop control systems.
Traditional proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controllers can be susceptible to noise signals, impacting system accuracy and reliability.
Existing methods, like PID with low-pass filters, may compromise dynamic performance while mitigating EMI.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a new approach for mitigating the impact of electromagnetic interference in closed-loop control systems.
To introduce a combined controller strategy that adapts based on control error values.
To evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed controller against standard PID implementations.

Main Methods:

Development of a combined controller comprising three distinct controllers: PID, PI, and I.
Implementation of a switching mechanism where only one controller operates at a time, selected based on the control error.
Validation through simulations and experimental analysis on plants with first-order plus dead-time transfer functions.

Main Results:

The proposed combined controller demonstrates superior resistance to electromagnetic interference noise compared to conventional PID controllers.
Performance is also improved over PID controllers augmented with low-pass filters in the derivative term.
Crucially, the enhanced EMI resistance does not lead to a deterioration in the control system's dynamic performance.

Conclusions:

The novel combined controller effectively addresses the challenge of EMI in closed-loop systems.
This adaptive control strategy offers a robust solution for maintaining system performance under noisy conditions.
The approach provides a practical and effective alternative for applications requiring high EMI resilience.